A day in Rome – with lodging a few blocks from the Vatican City All prices are based upon October mid-season, not the winter low season and not the high season of summer! 2 beds in a 6 person dorm at The Colors Hotel & Hostel – 54 euro = $74.52 gorgonzola cheese, 2 types of [...] [...more]
Do you have a favorite backpacking trick? What have you used creatively along your travels? Using your frisbee as your dinner plate? How to best shave outdoors? Using a compression sack to pack more? Over the past few months we have had several people ask about travel advice. The tricks of the trade that you [...] [...more]
Planning for long term travel? Bring a resume ready to print and submit to make money along your journey. It is important to travel will well polished resumes saved. Be ready to alter and edit your resume based upon the position desired. I typically keep four basic resumes outlining my various skills. While traveling anywhere [...] [...more]
When it comes to packing for any trip or adventure, the best secret is finding the 2 in 1 items. Whether going away for a week or traveling the world for a few years, it saves precious packing space. The Tech 2 in 1′s The Amazon Kindle is by far both Justin and my favorite 2 [...] [...more]
Use a weekend as an escape from the ordinary and plan a mini-break this fall. A weekend getaway is the perfect remedy to fight routine and be refreshed through adventure. Just set one weekend aside in your busy life. It will be inexpensive, spontaneous and fun! The ideal fall adventure creates a balance of fun, [...] [...more]
Everyone goes to France for Paris. What if you traveled there for something else? A friend of mine, Rachelle just spent a year living in France. She did not live in Paris. In fact, she only went to Paris for two quick visits while living in France. Now that is dedication to explore the rest [...] [...more]
All you can think about is your next adventure. Why is travel so addicting? Even now. Seven days away from the school year beginning. It is my first school year as a teacher and I want to travel now, more than ever before. I have the first two weeks of lessons planned, but really, all [...] [...more]
Although the Dingle Peninsula has a funny name, it is seriously beautiful. The Dingle Peninsula is in south-west Ireland just along the Atlantic Ocean. Along the peninsula is a ridge of mountains, which include Ireland’s second tallest peak, Brandon, which is 3,127 feet above sea level. The coast along the Dingle Peninsula could not be [...] [...more]
About two months ago, I had the pleasure of spending a few days in Singapore. Although it was a while ago, I regularly recall how beautiful, clean and amazing Singapore is. Have you avoided traveling to Asia because it seems too foreign? Are you apprehensive to visit a new place, where you don’t speak the [...] [...more]
I now ride my bike to work. Everyday! We live 1 mile from the preschool that I teach at. I do not ride alone. Each day, as I ride my bike to work, I see dozens of other individuals choosing transportation via pedals. Some are biking to work like me. Others are cycling to class, [...] [...more]
